This position serves as a Boiler Plant Operator Leader in the Facilities Management Service (FMS) of the VA Central Western Mass (VACWM) located in Leeds MA. The position is full time 40 hours a week.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Leading the work section employees in the proper maintenance, repair and operations of the Boiler Plant and its associated machinery & equipment. Responsible to schedule all training for shop employees and to maintain individual training records for assigned employees according to policy and procedures.
Working closely with all new installations, in-house projects, boiler inspections and review of project blueprints, inspection of contractor submittals and review of new equipment and material submitted by vendors.
Checking inventory of shop supplies and materials to ensure that proper quantity is on hand at all times; ordering needed equipment, parts and supplies to complete repairs; assigning work orders; inspection of equipment, equipment rooms, work areas, cleanliness and safety. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, minor repair, lubrication and adjustment of all Boiler Plant equipment.
Knowledge of installation, modification, maintenance and repair, and troubleshooting of commercial fire tube boilers and Boiler Plant equipment. Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts.
Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator Lead/PD022350 Physical Requirements: The employee must be physically able to do a considerable amount of walking, standing, climbing ladders and stairs, crawling inside of tight spaces such as boilers, and heavy lifting. S/he must be physically able to handle the heat stress generated by Boiler Plant equipment within an enclosed but ventilated environment.
Must be able to work in bent, prone or crouched positions; must have good or corrected eye sight for observing water columns and gauges; must have good hearing for detecting noises that would indicate trouble with boilers and auxiliary equipment.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Steven.Laudenbach@va.gov · (603) 624-4366 X5078
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $32.21 – $37.63/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This is a Rotating Shifts. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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